We LOVE Napa! There are SO many different wineries throughout Napa Valley, it is very hard to decide where to visit and tastings have gotten SO expensive, you need to choose wisely! I appreciate your recommendations. We typically always try the smaller wineries, so on our next trip I am going to suggest a few you recommended. Not sure if you have ever made it up Spring Mountain to visit Pride, Keenan, or Behrens. The scenery and views are amazing on the drive up to any of these. And great wines too! Can’t wait for Jeff’s wine recommendations post, I love finding a delicious lower price point wine!
Hi Cyndi,
Ahh it’s so true! There are thousands of wineries to choose from. We haven’t but those sound amazing.. we’ll have to get up there one of these days. :)
Thanks for your recommendations!
Kristy
Thank you Kristy! You and Jeff have such great taste! Our daughter and her husband live in Sonoma and I’ve visited some of these special places you’ve recommended,, all wonderful! Love Napa Valley!
❤️Kim
Kristy,
Looks like the perfect trip!
It’s been so long since Tom and I have been to Napa. I’m saving this post – want to go back!
That antiques shop looks fabulous!!
xoxo
Loi
I can’t wait to get back to Napa – it’s been over 20 years. How long of a stay would you recommend? Obviously there would be enough to see for a week but it seems like a long weekend may not be long enough.
Hi Dana,
I would recommend at least 2-3 full days to enjoy everything the area has to offer. I love carving out time to enjoy things from the spas, resorts, wineries, and more. :) Kristy
Thank you!! We are hoping to go to Napa one of these day.s. We live in Florida and our kids are teenagers so it’s hard to get away. I love all of your suggestions, sounds like a wonderful trip!!
Love your recommendations, Kristy. Joseph Phelps is one of my faves but it is so nice to know more about all these others. Will stash this post away for reference for my next trip to wine country.
This is wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing!! I love the Napa area!! This will be so useful to help my husband and I plan our trip to Napa in the near future! We stayed in Sonoma a few years back and so enjoyed our time there! Happy weekend to you Kristi!
Hi KristI
We are Going to Napa in a week for a very last minute trip to Napa/Sonoma. Do you Like Napa better then staying in Sonoma?
Any hotel RECOMMENDATIONS in SOnoma, Yountville. Wineries in other areas?
Is Oakland a closer area then San FraN?
We have stayed at the Marriot in Sonoma, The Bardessono Spa in Yountville and Carneros Spa in Napa. We love the spas the most but I have to say I love the Sonoma downtown area too. Tough decision. SFO is the best to fly in to. Favorite wineries are ALL! Cakebread and Silver Oak are the last two we’ve gone to and we loved both. Frog’s Leap is a favorite as is Pine Ridge but we love trying different things. I would google all the wineries to double check what’s great currently. Things always change.
Are all these near by? so getting an ubber would advisable in the end of the day. I do plan a weekend with my fiancé and I know she would love to spend it near here . Also what are the less pricy hotels that can be utilized .
Hi Adam,
Thanks for reaching out. These are all relatively close, you can definitely get an uber and go place to place. Less pricy hotels.. it depends on what you are looking for. What is your budget?
Have been a long time follower. Heading to the region in early June for the first time. Staying at the Fairmont in Sonoma. Is Napa doable from there? Wanted to do Bottega for dinner one night but wondered how far. Thx!!
Have so much fun! Napa is definitely doable from there. It depends a lot on if you have a car or not. Bottega is a little far I would say, but still worth it. It’s probably around 40 mins from your hotel. I wouldn’t uber there, but if you have a car – St. Helena and that entire area is beautiful and a wonderful place to stop on your travels around Sonoma.
Great post. Saving for reference as I would love to go back someday. Went as a child with my parents and I live near Sacramento so it’s very close! I have never been wine tasting so would love to make a weekend trip one day soon! Thanks for the great tips! Hopefully I can recreate your amazing trip someday with my hubby. (We have never been on an actual vacation in 8 years together.. lol fingers crossed we can make one work soon)
Thank you for all the insight!
Wow, it’s obvious you put a lot of time and dedication into this wrote up, Kristy! Love those views by the pool!
Thanks Tiffany! Napa is amazing and I’m writing a much more in depth post about Carneros soon.. We loved it there. :)
We LOVE Napa! There are SO many different wineries throughout Napa Valley, it is very hard to decide where to visit and tastings have gotten SO expensive, you need to choose wisely! I appreciate your recommendations. We typically always try the smaller wineries, so on our next trip I am going to suggest a few you recommended. Not sure if you have ever made it up Spring Mountain to visit Pride, Keenan, or Behrens. The scenery and views are amazing on the drive up to any of these. And great wines too! Can’t wait for Jeff’s wine recommendations post, I love finding a delicious lower price point wine!
Hi Cyndi,
Ahh it’s so true! There are thousands of wineries to choose from. We haven’t but those sound amazing.. we’ll have to get up there one of these days. :)
Thanks for your recommendations!
Kristy
Thank you Kristy! You and Jeff have such great taste! Our daughter and her husband live in Sonoma and I’ve visited some of these special places you’ve recommended,, all wonderful! Love Napa Valley!
❤️Kim
Hi Kim,
How wonderful for you to have such a gorgeous place to visit. ;) Thanks for stopping by…
-Kristy
Kristy,
Looks like the perfect trip!
It’s been so long since Tom and I have been to Napa. I’m saving this post – want to go back!
That antiques shop looks fabulous!!
xoxo
Loi
We had such a beautiful time Loi.. I’ll be sharing more about Carneros soon. :) Hope you had a relaxing weekend! xx
I can’t wait to get back to Napa – it’s been over 20 years. How long of a stay would you recommend? Obviously there would be enough to see for a week but it seems like a long weekend may not be long enough.
Hi Dana,
I would recommend at least 2-3 full days to enjoy everything the area has to offer. I love carving out time to enjoy things from the spas, resorts, wineries, and more. :) Kristy
Thank you!! We are hoping to go to Napa one of these day.s. We live in Florida and our kids are teenagers so it’s hard to get away. I love all of your suggestions, sounds like a wonderful trip!!
Hi Emily,
I’m so glad you enjoyed this post!! Thanks for commenting. :) Hope you get to check out Napa soon. xx, Kristy
That seems AMAZING!!!!!!!!
What a great weekend. You are so fortunate to live so close to that area.
Enjoy this weekend Kristy!
Aww thanks Jane!! So sweet :) -Kristy
Love your recommendations, Kristy. Joseph Phelps is one of my faves but it is so nice to know more about all these others. Will stash this post away for reference for my next trip to wine country.
Aww that’s great Carla! There are so many great wineries in the Napa/Sonoma regions.. You’re so sweet to comment! Hugs xx
Stopped in at chateau Sonoma and found a few treasures. Met your sister-in-law! Very nice lady. Thanks for the tip!!
Aww that’s wonderful! Love that shop! xx
This is wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing!! I love the Napa area!! This will be so useful to help my husband and I plan our trip to Napa in the near future! We stayed in Sonoma a few years back and so enjoyed our time there! Happy weekend to you Kristi!
Aww that’s so great Kathy! We love the entire region.. :)
We are going on a girls trip to Napa this fall. I am going to see about visiting as many of these spots as possible. THANK YOU!
Yay! You’ll love your time visiting. Fall is such a beautiful time to spend in Napa.. Hugs!
Hi KristI
We are Going to Napa in a week for a very last minute trip to Napa/Sonoma. Do you Like Napa better then staying in Sonoma?
Any hotel RECOMMENDATIONS in SOnoma, Yountville. Wineries in other areas?
Is Oakland a closer area then San FraN?
We have stayed at the Marriot in Sonoma, The Bardessono Spa in Yountville and Carneros Spa in Napa. We love the spas the most but I have to say I love the Sonoma downtown area too. Tough decision. SFO is the best to fly in to. Favorite wineries are ALL! Cakebread and Silver Oak are the last two we’ve gone to and we loved both. Frog’s Leap is a favorite as is Pine Ridge but we love trying different things. I would google all the wineries to double check what’s great currently. Things always change.
Are all these near by? so getting an ubber would advisable in the end of the day. I do plan a weekend with my fiancé and I know she would love to spend it near here . Also what are the less pricy hotels that can be utilized .
Hi Adam,
Thanks for reaching out. These are all relatively close, you can definitely get an uber and go place to place. Less pricy hotels.. it depends on what you are looking for. What is your budget?
Hey Kristy,
Have been a long time follower. Heading to the region in early June for the first time. Staying at the Fairmont in Sonoma. Is Napa doable from there? Wanted to do Bottega for dinner one night but wondered how far. Thx!!
Hi Lisa,
Have so much fun! Napa is definitely doable from there. It depends a lot on if you have a car or not. Bottega is a little far I would say, but still worth it. It’s probably around 40 mins from your hotel. I wouldn’t uber there, but if you have a car – St. Helena and that entire area is beautiful and a wonderful place to stop on your travels around Sonoma.
Hope this helps!
Great post. Saving for reference as I would love to go back someday. Went as a child with my parents and I live near Sacramento so it’s very close! I have never been wine tasting so would love to make a weekend trip one day soon! Thanks for the great tips! Hopefully I can recreate your amazing trip someday with my hubby. (We have never been on an actual vacation in 8 years together.. lol fingers crossed we can make one work soon)
Thank you for all the insight!